J Korean Radiol Soc.  1995 Mar;32(3):423-428. 10.3348/jkrs.1995.32.3.423.

Bronchogenic Cysts in Adults: CT, MR, and Pathologic Findings

• Kim JS
• Ahn JM
• Lee KS

• KMID: 2465317
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1995.32.3.423

Abstract

Bronchogenic cysts can arise either in the mediastinum or in the lung parenchyma. On both CT and T1 -weighted MR images, the cyst contents can show a variable signal characteristics. However, on T2-weighted MR images, the cyst show high signal intensity. Although unusual, the cyst may communicate with the tracheobronchial tree and demonstrate partial or complete air content. With hemorrhage, fluid-fluid levels can also be seen within the cyst. Pathologically, the diagnosis of bronchogenic cyst rests on demonstration of tissues normally found in the tracheobronchial tree within the cyst wall.

MeSH Terms

Adult*
Bronchogenic Cyst*
Diagnosis
Hemorrhage
Humans
Lung
Mediastinum
Trees